Reiki for animals, beds for dogs and a chaperone for a group of sex addicts
were among the strangest requests made by hotel guests this year.

The bizarre list of demands, revealed by the hotel chain Best Western, also included a private meeting room for a group of men who all wanted to wear baby grows, and a party of travellers who insisted on a menu consisting entirely of blue food.

Many of the odd requests came from companies and organisations in search of a venue for their annual general meetings, including one firm that requested circus training for all its employees.

Another customer, who had been tasked with arranging a lawnmower convention, enquired about the possibility of mowing the grounds of the hotel, so guests could try out the various models on display.

One group of animal-lovers requested reiki classes for their pets, and another asked for a host of twin rooms, so guests and their dogs could each have their own bed.

A support group for sex addicts, meanwhile, demanded a selection of single rooms, and a member of staff to ensure each delegate made it to bed alone.

“We always try to accommodate our guests’ requirements – no matter how off the wall they may be,” said Tim Wade, head of marketing at Best Western. Although he admitted that a visit from members of The Tall Person’s Club of Great Britain had to be put on hold after the hotel in question were unable to locate enough seven-foot beds.